Did you know there was a time when July 4th was a Black holiday? Yep! Listen to find out when, why, and how Black folks made July 4th their own holiday, while also learning the remarkable ways movements and activists have used America's Birthday to continue the ongoing fight for equality.
In this quick 30-minute solo episode , you'll learn:
Press play on this episode, if you're ready to kick off July 4th weekend with history, facts and receipts on how America's birthday meaning has changed throughout time.
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